{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School 560 - City as School","outOfStateSupporters":34.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":9815450,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our snack donation project. Because of you, our students had consistent access to snacks that helped them get through the school day feeling cared for and supported. Your willingness to give made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our students was immediate and powerful. Having snacks available helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. It also created a sense of comfort and trust — students knew that their basic needs mattered and that there were people in their community looking out for them. Something as simple as a snack became a reminder that they are valued.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our school community. Your generosity helped create a more welcoming, supportive learning environment, and that impact continues far beyond the classroom. We deeply appreciate your support and the care you show for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763995954797,"projectUrl":"project/ravenous-roundup/9815450/","projectTitle":"Ravenous Roundup","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":10335637,"projectId":9864351,"letterContent":"It's hard to focus and learn when you're hungry!\r\nBut thanks to your very generous contribution, empty bellies haven't been an obstacle to my students' success.\r\nMy school is a second-chance school for high schoolers who struggled in their previous schools. Many of our students come from economically disadvantaged households, and a significant number of them are food-insecure. Life in NYC is never cheap, but in the past few years, prices across the board have skyrocketed. On top of that, our school is located in one of Manhattan's priciest areas—the West Village. So, though the neighborhood isn't what would usually be considered a \"food desert,\" for our students, the impact is the same—they don't have access to affordable options. If they don't bring food from home, their only option is the free but limited menu in our school cafeteria. Many of our students are still hungry throughout the day.\r\nThat's why I chose a selection of tasty, nutritious grab-and-go snacks for students to enjoy during classes. Thank you so much for helping to bring the snacks to them!\r\nNot only did students in my classes enjoy the snacks, but some shared with friends in other classes. I was happy to see students stop by my room in between classes to get something to eat. Because the snacks are portable and easy to access, there was no worry about missing class time to leave the building.\r\nSeveral students commented to me that the snacks were a real life saver. I heard more than once that the snacks in my room were the first things students had eaten that day. I intentionally chose items that were protein-rich, like nuts, meat sticks, and trail mixes, because I knew that these types of snacks would keep kids feeling full longer. \r\nClearly, poverty and food insecurity are huge issues that a small effort like this can't address. But these snacks were a huge help for the kids who enjoyed them, and they definitely made a difference. Thank you once again for donating them!","fullyFundedDate":1763481777649,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-minds/9864351/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335637"},{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":9241861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. Your support means more than words can express, and we're deeply grateful that you chose to invest in our students once again. Knowing that our community believes in their potential gives us so much strength and encouragement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on our young people. Because of you, students are able to access the essential resources they need to stay nourished, focused, and ready to learn. When basic needs are met, students show up with more confidence, energy, and curiosity. They are better equipped to participate, collaborate, and take risks that help them grow academically and socially.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping create a learning environment where every young person feels supported and valued. Your generosity is shaping their school experience in powerful, tangible ways—and they carry that with them long after the school day ends. We're truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756643631567,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future/9241861/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":7746099,"projectId":9305759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. My students love snacks! The students are highly motivated by food, and I am able to provide them with more choices since they are constantly hungry and don't necessarily have access to healthier food options when not at school. We have been using the snacks as needed and as rewards.\r\n\r\nWhen the students aren't hungry, they can focus on learning. The snacks boosts their energy level for learning and they are more engaged in classroom activities. Having healthy snacks encourages concentration and re-energizes tired students.\r\n\r\nThank You so much for nourishing their minds.\r\n\r\nThe variety of snacks you funded allows me to present students with surprises and excitement from time to time. Some of them saw snacks that they haven't had for a long time and were really excited to see them again.","fullyFundedDate":1747322949948,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-hungry-high-schoolers/9305759/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel Hungry High Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lolomari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7746099"},{"teacherId":463510,"projectId":9168815,"letterContent":"My students have enjoyed the snacks you helped provide. Over the last few months students have stopped by my room throughout the day looking for food. My school has invested in snack bins for each classroom to make sure students aren't wandering the building looking for food. Providing easily accessible snacks and lunches has helped students be in class on time and be more focused and engaged. There's nothing quite like the expression on a teenager's face when you give them food when they're hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1742912412990,"projectUrl":"project/healthier-snack-options-v20/9168815/","projectTitle":"Healthier Snack Options! v2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Jamie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiewilber"},{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":9180575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide snacks and food for our students. Having nourishing, accessible snacks available throughout the school day makes a tangible difference in their ability to stay focused, engaged, and motivated. Many of our students face long commutes, busy schedules, and personal challenges outside of school, and something as simple as a granola bar, fruit, or crackers can bring a moment of comfort and care during a demanding day.\r\n\r\nThese small gestures of support go a long way—they build trust, create a more equitable learning environment, and show our students that their community believes in them. Your continued contributions help us meet real, daily needs and remind our students that they matter. We're so grateful to you for helping us create a classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and able to thrive. Thank you for being part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742823905091,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-students-snacks/9180575/","projectTitle":"Support Our Students & Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":9758551,"projectId":9169774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project to improve our school drum set. This is the same set I had when I was a student at City As School. I'm happy, and thankful to bring new life to this set with the donations we received. It was a great experience putting the set together with the students. They were excited to work on it and then play on it. Students have used it to practice their drumming skills. Students have used the set for band practice and recording for their music projects. We are very thankful to everyone who contributed.","fullyFundedDate":1742136797670,"projectUrl":"project/improve-our-school-drum-set/9169774/","projectTitle":"Improve Our School Drum Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9758551_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x20,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741883562511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9758551"},{"teacherId":9759527,"projectId":8799576,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations to my art classroom. The students have been super thrilled to receive all the new art supplies and have been motivated to work on personal art projects in school. We have decided to collaborate towards an end-of-year showcase on the last day of high school and will be using many of the materials we received from you all. It is hard to put into words the support that I received from you all through DonorsChoose, especially given the budgeting crisis for arts programming in NYC. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it can be frustrating to not have the appropriate materials needed for art supplies for students, especially when they are so excited about creating. However, when all the supplies came in, it was revitalizing to have all the materials at hand and I had students organize the studio to create a space that supports their creativity. Until we have a more abundant city budget that invests in art education, I am super thankful that you all supported this fundraiser and invite you all to our end-of-year showcase on Monday, June 16th in front of City-as-School.","fullyFundedDate":1737045787128,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-mental-health-and-creative-expre/8799576/","projectTitle":"Art for Mental Health and Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759527"},{"teacherId":5873422,"projectId":8832894,"letterContent":"Me and my students are incredibly grateful for the donations to our counseling suite. The healthy snacks and mindfulness gadgets created a welcoming and caring atmosphere that encouraged our students to visit the counseling offices more. It was fulfilling to support students in taking care of their physical and emotional needs, so they'd have the energy needed to engage with their learning and sustain them throughout their school day. \r\n\r\nProviding healthy snacks opened up organic conversations about health and wellness and built trust that kept students coming back. \r\n\r\nOur students' healthy appetites made them frequent visitors to our office and also increased our touch points with them. We have relied solely on donations from staff and it is simply not enough. \r\n\r\nThis donations will help our classroom sail through the end of the year with ease and help us remain focused on our academic progress.","fullyFundedDate":1731070395910,"projectUrl":"project/mind-body-spirit-nourishing-kits/8832894/","projectTitle":"Mind-Body-Spirit Nourishing Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Veronica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5873422"},{"teacherId":4844225,"projectId":8799601,"letterContent":"On behalf of City-As-School, 721 M, and our students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward the purchase of the Makey Makey equipment for our inclusive game development program. Thanks to your support, our students—both general education and those with intellectual disabilities—now have access to the tools they need to collaborate, innovate, and bring their creative ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, students are working together to design and build alternative video games that foster engagement, accessibility, and inclusion. This program is not only providing hands-on experience with technology and game development but also creating meaningful opportunities for teamwork, problem-solving, and social connection across diverse learning abilities.\r\n\r\nAlready, we have seen the excitement and confidence growing in our students as they explore new skills and realize their creative potential. Your generosity has made a tangible impact, empowering these young minds to develop games that reflect their unique perspectives and abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of inclusive education and for helping us create an environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1733259287590,"projectUrl":"project/makeymakey-mental-health-magic/8799601/","projectTitle":"MakeyMakey Mental Health Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bermudez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4844225"},{"teacherId":9760982,"projectId":8800656,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, I was able to start a circus toys and games club for our students! In the age of cell phones and social media, I've found that students are hungry for this kind of play and community building. It's been such a delight to see students play, laugh, struggle productively, learn, and surprise themselves! Thank you so much. I look forward to hosting more circus sessions with students and even broadening our physical education opportunities with these toys and games.","fullyFundedDate":1732718946491,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-joy-of-play-into-high-school/8800656/","projectTitle":"Bring the Joy of Play into High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Andrew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9760982_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x474,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726691949823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9760982"},{"teacherId":266111,"projectId":8807152,"letterContent":"Students were thrilled to learn snacks (that were shared among teachers) had arrived to their classrooms. The variety you helped provide has been perfect for keeping students energized and focused during long school days. It's been especially helpful by keeping them in the building, as we have an open campus, and students often leave to get food when they should be in class learning. Additionally, some students have taken the initiative to make their days longer than others by taking extra internships and classes in the evenings. Having a snack between experiences is vital to keeping them engaged and earning credit towards graduation. Your thoughtful donation has helped a lot of hungry students retain their focus and meet their personal goals. \r\n\r\nWe're all super grateful for your support. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1733494824805,"projectUrl":"project/keep-my-students-in-class-with-healthier/8807152/","projectTitle":"Keep My Students in Class With Healthier Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kendra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp266111_orig.jpg?crop=1494,1494,x2473,y515&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728354944530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hungrytiredtheens"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":500,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":32,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"11 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.1,"schoolId":204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about High School 560 - City as School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"High School 560 - City as School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/hs-m560-city-as-school/204"}